Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant, 1968 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PANDA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1968 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33461
License #: 6013200
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/03/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of rice cooker. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Container of duck sauce reused to house salt. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Container of sliced cabbage, broccoli, sliced onions. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.44F fried chicken, 44F cooked shrimp, 44F cooked pork, 3 hrs in reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Ambient temp. 48F. **Warning**
09/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.FOOD HANDLER
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.REACHIN NOT MAINTAINING 41°. AMBIENT 48°
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR
  • Basic - PREPERATION table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 tables
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.REACHIN AT COOKSLINE AMBIENT 48°
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.FOOD HANDLER CLEANED TABLE PROCEEDED TO PUT ON GLOVES TO MIX SAUCE ON CHICKEN
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. WHITE SUBSTANCES
3/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.hole - by mop sink area **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
11/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk in cooler shelves **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.hole - by mop sink area **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.chest freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above produce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
9/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BOX OF CHICKEN
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. FOOD FOR EMPLOYEES CCONSUMPTION ON PREP TABLE
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. DRY STORAGE AREA
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF RICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BOX OF CHICKEN IN THE WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.WALK IN COOLER
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BACK ROOM KITCHEN HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.REACH IN COOLER BOWL INSIDE FOOD Corrected On Site.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BOTH HWS
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. BOTTLE OF WATER ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. REACH IN COOLER BOWLS IN CABBAGE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ALL STORAGE LARGE BIN DRY STORAGE AREA
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. ON SHEVE COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. RICE BAGS DRY STORAGE
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on electrical switch.
  • Observed residue build-up on garbage can in bathroom.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service articles not re-used
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
3/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN FRONT RIC
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NON FOOD GRADE BAGS BEING USE TO STORE FOOD WIC
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. COOK LINE
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. TOFU CONTAINER BEING USE TO STORE SAUCE IN WIC
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BOWL IN SINK Corrected On Site.
10/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/8/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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